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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

Air University Press releases inaugural Æther: A Journal of Strategic Airpower & Spacepower

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  • By Air University Press staff

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.-- Air University Press has released the inaugural journal of Æther: A Journal of Strategic Airpower & Spacepower online.

As the strategic component of the Air Force flagship journal effort, now in its 75th year, Æther: A Journal of Strategic Airpower & Spacepower will continue the strong legacy of its predecessor, Strategic Studies Quarterly. It serves as a forum for critically examining, informing and debating national and international security matters as they relate to airpower and spacepower.

The journal features articles by leading Department of the Air Force voices, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and articles by Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, and Lt. Gen. John Shaw, deputy commander of U.S. Space Command.

The new issue covers a wide range of topics including innovation, information warfare, the space domain and area of responsibility, joint all-domain operations, mobility and logistics, airpower theory, the oath of office, resourcing and a view from the United Kingdom on the use of airpower.

The journal can be accessed at its website, https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AetherJournal, followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AEtherJournal, LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/%C3%A6ther-journal/; and on Twitter at @AEtherJournal.

Print copies of the journal are being mailed this month, and journal staff can be contacted at aether-journal@au.af.edu.

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.